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Trudeau calls the downing of Ukrainian airliner a 'national tragedy,' demands a full investigation
Canada news 1 hour ago
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to the press on Saturday following Iran's admission that it "unintentionally" shot down a Ukrainian airliner carrying 176 people, including 57 Canadians. Trudeau said he was “furious” about the crash and demanded a full international investigation.
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Canadians are not taking kindly to a NYT article's description of their country
Haha 1 hour ago
An article by Dan Bilefsky in The New York Times suggests that Canadians are "giddy at the prospect that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be moving to Canada, injecting some razzle dazzle to the sprawling, bone-chillingly cold country." It's unclear just who his sources are.
Tear gas fired as hundreds protest against Iranian regime over the downing of Ukrainian plane
World news 2 hours ago
According to multiple reports, hundreds are rallying in the streets of the Iranian capital calling for the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to resign after the government acknowledged its military had mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 people on board. Reports and videos from the scene appear to show security forces using tear gas on demonstrators in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
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A tribute to the vintage movie posters that were hand-painted for their African release
Movies 1 hour ago
In the 80s and 90s, as pop-up moviehouses spread through Ghana and the surrounding regions, proprietors needed a way to attract viewers. So, they commissioned local artists to paint posters with plenty of creative license. @Retr0Joe collected a few for your enjoyment.
So, it's snowing in Texas ❄️
Weather 34 minutes ago
Folks in parts of the Lone Star State were shocked to wake up to a bit of snow on Saturday morning, just one day after a tornado warning was issued for some areas in the Southeast.
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US refuse to extradite woman charged for British teenager Harry Dunn's death
World news This morning
The US State Department has responded to the UK's Home Office request that seeks to extradite Anne Sacoolas, who has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn.
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Would you go to battle using only items tattooed on your body?
Haha 2 hours ago
@EmilyFluke2 will enter battle with a sword, a crossbow and a needle. Some of her followers are less equipped.
Ukraine demands apology and compensation for the plane downed by Iran
World news 5 hours ago
“We expect Iran … to bring the guilty to the courts,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement on Saturday. Earlier Iran said its military "unintentionally" shot down the Ukrainian plane, killing 176 people.
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Another chapter in the potential Laura Dern + Baby Yoda love story
Celebrity 3 hours ago
There's a chance the world is getting the celebrity couple it deserves.
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Two US service members killed by roadside IED in Afghanistan
US news 4 hours ago
NATO officials and the Pentagon confirmed that two US service members died from the blast of an improvised explosive device in Kandahar. Two others were injured. This marks the first American casualties in the country in 2020.
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Wait, the Queen still drives herself?
Royal family Last night
After watching a video of the Queen driving her Range Rover, many were impressed that not only could the monarch still get behind the wheel, she even remembers to indicate.
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Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane signs $200 million overall deal with NBCUniversal
Television Yesterday
According to the Hollywood Reporter and Variety, MacFarlane is leaving 20th Century Fox, where he launched shows like Family Guy, to develop streaming and original broadcast content at NBCUniversal.
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Are you willing to share the first CD you bought? 💿
Haha 3 hours ago
This is a safe space.
Celebrating the classic sitcom Spaced, 21 years on
Television This morning
The 1999 show, written by Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes, directed by Edgar Wright and co-starring Nick Frost, helped launch several TV and movie careers, defined its era and had a ton of quotable and memeable scenes. The cast reunited for an interview with The Guardian to celebrate the show's anniversary.
Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen arrested at Fire Drill Friday
Social action Last night
The actors were arrested in Washington, DC, while raising awareness about environmental issues. This is the last march in DC "for a while," Jane Fonda said.
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Iran says its military 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian plane
World news Last night
President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, confirmed the preliminary conclusions of an internal investigation and said his country "deeply regrets this disastrous mistake." He said according to the investigation "human error" caused the plane crash that killed 176 people. In response to the latest development, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement saying his government's focus remains "closure, accountability, transparency and justice" for the families of those killed.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends decision to not pay dues to Democrats' campaign arm
Politics Yesterday
The Democratic lawmaker responded Friday to an article implying that she was "riling" the party by not paying dues to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, clarifying that she regularly fundraises sizeable amounts for fellow House members. In September, the Intercept reported that just 11 House members had paid full dues to the party's campaign wing.
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Tales from the train: A battle of wits ultimately goes the way of the rail guard
Haha 3 hours ago
@comedylopez's en route entertainment was a thriller involving a man trying to lie his way to a cheaper fare and a guard who wasn't buying it.
Puerto Rico feels another powerful earthquake
World news 5 hours ago
The earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 caused power outages and damaged buildings. It comes after the island has been rattled by tremors throughout the week and also caused a popular tourist rock formation to collapse.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Roberto Firmino scores the only goal as Liverpool win 1-0
Premier League 32 minutes ago
Firmino's goal in the first half against Tottenham helped Liverpool go 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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